As of the 2016–17 season, the Springfield Thunderbirds are a professional ice hockey club in the American Hockey League. They play as the St. Louis Blues' minor league affiliate in the NHL. The MassMutual Center is the home arena for the Springfield, Massachusetts, Thunderbirds. In May 2016, after the Springfield Falcons were sold to the Arizona Coyotes and moved to Tucson, Arizona, a Springfield-based consortium bought the AHL's Portland Pirates and brought them back to Springfield for the 2016–17 season. The Springfield Thunderbirds and the St. Louis Blues, an NHL affiliate, announced a five-year affiliation arrangement on March 6, 2020. The deal began with the 2020–21 season. Despite several recalls to the NHL, the connection with Florida did not result in any playoff appearances. Attendance increased in all four of the team's seasons. After spending time with the San Antonio Rampage, an affiliate of the Blues, Drew Bannister was named the team's second head coach. Following the easing of limitations in the 2021–22 American Hockey League season, the Thunderbirds enjoyed their finest year, finishing first in the Atlantic Division with a record of 43-26-4-3 and an average of 5,375 fans per game. They advanced to the playoffs for the first time in franchise history, winning all three rounds with a 7–0 record against Laval Rocket. They swept the Wilkes–Barre/Scranton Penguins and the Charlotte Checkers in the first two rounds.

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Game Day Checklist

Before You Go

Digital Tickets: Download tickets to your phone's wallet now. Venue Wi-Fi is known to be unreliable.
ID Check: Bring a valid photo ID if required.
Bag Policy: Check arena rules to avoid entry issues.
Payment: Most venues are cashless, but a backup helps.

Quick Tips

Charge Up: Bring a portable charger.
Stay Hydrated: Eat and drink before arriving.
Protect Your Ears: Earplugs can help in louder arenas.

What to Wear

Comfort First: Wear broken-in shoes.
Check Weather: Plan ahead for travel to and from the arena.
Layer Up: Temperatures can vary between indoor and outdoor venues.
Style: Be yourself, but it always helps to have pockets or a small crossbody bag to keep essentials secure and hands-free.

Getting There

Arrive Early: Beat traffic and the security and merchandise lines.
Transport: Pre-book your ride share or scout parking garages in advance to avoid post-event surges.
Stay Safe: Identify your nearest exit upon arrival and designate a meeting spot for your group.

Springfield Thunderbirds Schedule

Date	Venue	Location
Thu, May 7 at 7:05pm	MassMutual Center	Springfield, MA
Tue, May 19 at 7:05pm	MassMutual Center	Springfield, MA
Thu, May 21 at 7:05pm	MassMutual Center	Springfield, MA
Fri, May 22 at 11:59pm	MassMutual Center	Springfield, MA
Sat, May 23 at 11:59pm	MassMutual Center	Springfield, MA
Mon, May 25 at 11:59pm	MassMutual Center	Springfield, MA
Wed, May 27 at 11:59pm	MassMutual Center	Springfield, MA
Mon, Jun 1 at 11:59pm	MassMutual Center	Springfield, MA
Tue, Jun 2 at 11:59pm	MassMutual Center	Springfield, MA
Thu, Jun 4 at 11:59pm	MassMutual Center	Springfield, MA
Sat, Jun 6 at 11:59pm	MassMutual Center	Springfield, MA

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